A recent musical event transformed into a romantic occasion as American rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, proposed to his longtime partner and fellow artist, Mariah the Scientist (real name Mariah Amani Buckles).
The artist kneels during his Home Town Hero Concert in Atlanta on Tuesday, December 16, presenting an engagement ring with the phrase “Will You Marry Me” illuminated behind him.
The couple began their relationship in 2021 after collaborating on a track.
However, their romance faced challenges when Williams was arrested in 2022 on charges related to gang activities and other serious offenses.
Despite the difficulties, Buckles stood by him and frequently performed the song “Free Thug” at her concerts as a show of support.
<spanFollowing Williams’ release from jail in October 2024, their relationship seemed to be on stable ground.
However, a year later, private jail calls were leaked, exposing the rapper’s alleged infidelity, which surfaced while he was incarcerated.
In November 2025, speculation regarding their breakup began to emerge, though neither party officially addressed the rumors.
The engagement generated a variety of responses from fans of the “Burning Blue” artist.
One fan stated online: “Congratulations to my favourite girl, so happy for her!”
Conversely, another fan expressed disappointment, stating: “Young Thug just proposed to Mariah the Scientist, and I am not happy.”
Another user remarked: “Dude, why is everyone hating?? Congrats to Young Thug and Mariah.”
In a recent interview with Power 105.1 FM, Buckles revealed her desire for marriage before starting a family.
“I want to be married,” she mentioned, expressing her wish for at least one child.
“I’ll start with that and see how I can manage,” she added, elaborating on her reasons for wanting marriage.
“I just want a commitment that doesn’t involve an obligation to a baby. I just want it to be out of love, not out of responsibility.”
